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Fresh Takes on Fresh TechWed, 06 Dec 2017 17:35:50 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.9119228800Holiday Gift Guide 2017https://techfresca.com/holiday-gift-guide-2017/
https://techfresca.com/holiday-gift-guide-2017/#respondWed, 06 Dec 2017 17:33:33 +0000http://techfresca.com/?p=763The holidays season is officially here! Are you ready to celebrate, but having trouble finding the right gifts for everyone on your list? Us too; that’s why we put together this post full of ideas. Read on and find the right present for all the people you plan to buy for this holiday season. And, yes, a lot of these products are tech-centric but we’re still certain you’ll find what you’re looking for. Here are some gift ideas for those on your NICE list: MJX Bugs 3 Drone $119.99 This drone is ready to fly straight from the box and is suggested for those looking to capture excellent aerial photographs. This model doesn’t come with a camera built in, but it has a slot that allows you to connect your own. It offers a solid 1800mAh battery, which should provide about a half-hour of flight time. Polaroid Originals OneStep 2 $100 This twist on the classic camera is sure to please the person opening it. Take a picture and see the final product printed instantly. With optical grade Polycarbonate and Acrylic lenses, this camera boasts a focal length of 95 to 102mm. The shutter system features a custom design and uses precision ...

]]>The holidays season is officially here! Are you ready to celebrate, but having trouble finding the right gifts for everyone on your list? Us too; that’s why we put together this post full of ideas. Read on and find the right present for all the people you plan to buy for this holiday season. And, yes, a lot of these products are tech-centric but we’re still certain you’ll find what you’re looking for.

This drone is ready to fly straight from the box and is suggested for those looking to capture excellent aerial photographs. This model doesn’t come with a camera built in, but it has a slot that allows you to connect your own. It offers a solid 1800mAh battery, which should provide about a half-hour of flight time.

This twist on the classic camera is sure to please the person opening it. Take a picture and see the final product printed instantly. With optical grade Polycarbonate and Acrylic lenses, this camera boasts a focal length of 95 to 102mm. The shutter system features a custom design and uses precision step motors for shutter and focus control.

So it’s winter. You are outside and you’re freezing. You want to reply to a text or email but can’t because of your gloves. Enter Moshi’s Digits. These gloves actually allow you to accurately tap the screen of your phone when you’re wearing them! Amen.

Add warmth to any garment with this heated vest. The stretch side panel creates a perfect fit for either a man or a woman. It comes with a 7.4V 2.2Ah lithium-ion battery and standard charger. With three heated panels, this vest can keep you warm wherever you go. It has four heat intensity levels; the highest setting has the ability to reach 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

This handy device eliminates the need for someone to give you a jump start or to wait for a tow if your car breaks down. This jump starter can get your gas or diesel engine moving in minutes, plus it can be used as a flashlight and USB device charger. In terms of staying power, this jump starter boasts about 1,000 charging cycles and up to 3 years of standby power on a single charge.

The LINKA smart bike lock has the potential to save bike riders hours of time. Instead of locking your bike every time you want to leave it somewhere, this smart bike lock does all the work for you. The lock features built-in sensors that detect unwanted bike movement and can trigger a screeching 110 dB siren. The lock also knows when you’re approaching and can automatically unlock within a radius of up to 6 feet.

This retro arcade machine comes with 300 games preloaded. It features a 2.5 inch full-color LCD screen, control lights and a real arcade cabinet look and feel. This toy is perfect for travel as there is no TV or console needed. It operates on 3 AA batteries.

Enter the world of virtual reality with this cool, ergonomic headset that works with Google Cardboard. It allows you to surround yourself with 360-degree environments as if you were there. A headphone connector lets you plug in and experience immersive audio as well.

]]>https://techfresca.com/holiday-gift-guide-2017/feed/0763Anker SoundCore Sport XL: Durable, Waterproof Speaker With Built-In Charginghttps://techfresca.com/anker-soundcore-sport-xl-durable-waterproof-speaker-built-charging/
https://techfresca.com/anker-soundcore-sport-xl-durable-waterproof-speaker-built-charging/#respondMon, 04 Dec 2017 18:01:34 +0000http://techfresca.com/?p=686If you love listening to music on the go, then you’ll probably love the Anker SoundCore Sport XL, a durable, waterproof speaker with built-in USB charging for your phone. The speaker is pretty compact, it measures 6.9 x 1.7 x 3.2 inches. It has a metal grill in front with a hard plastic covering the rest. The volume is impressive due to the speaker’s powerful audio technology, according to the company. The back boasts a passive bass radiator that moves while you’re playing music, which is a cool feature. The speaker comes with an elastic hand strap and USB cable. On top, there are several buttons including one that controls the power and others that control the volume, pause and play, along with Bluetooth pairing. There are also four small indicator lights that tell you when the speaker is in pairing mode and how much battery you have left. The small metal bar on the side allows users to attach the elastic hand strap for transportation purposes. The speaker features a waterproof fabric that keeps the drivers safe underneath the grill and it boasts standard playback control; you can skip tracks by double clicking the play button but you aren’t able to ...

]]>If you love listening to music on the go, then you’ll probably love the Anker SoundCore Sport XL, a durable, waterproof speaker with built-in USB charging for your phone.

The speaker is pretty compact, it measures 6.9 x 1.7 x 3.2 inches. It has a metal grill in front with a hard plastic covering the rest. The volume is impressive due to the speaker’s powerful audio technology, according to the company. The back boasts a passive bass radiator that moves while you’re playing music, which is a cool feature. The speaker comes with an elastic hand strap and USB cable.

On top, there are several buttons including one that controls the power and others that control the volume, pause and play, along with Bluetooth pairing. There are also four small indicator lights that tell you when the speaker is in pairing mode and how much battery you have left. The small metal bar on the side allows users to attach the elastic hand strap for transportation purposes.

The speaker features a waterproof fabric that keeps the drivers safe underneath the grill and it boasts standard playback control; you can skip tracks by double clicking the play button but you aren’t able to fast forward through songs or return to a previous track. It’s shock-resistant, IP67-rated waterproof and dust-tight, the company reported.

The connection remained strong, even 50 feet away. However, the company claims that it can work up to 66 feet away. The speaker reportedly has a 15-hour playtime from the built-in high-capacity lithium-ion battery. Although, the company noted that the playtime varies according to volume level and audio content. And this product does more than play music, it can also charge your phone or other mobile devices with A 5V 1A output. But keep in mind that this feature will also affect the battery life.

According to the company, this speaker has over 20 million satisfied users and 99 percent positive feedback on Amazon. You can get your hands on one for about $70. Just click here.

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]]>https://techfresca.com/anker-soundcore-sport-xl-durable-waterproof-speaker-built-charging/feed/0686Rylo Camera Brings Affordable 360-Degree Videohttps://techfresca.com/rylo-camera-brings-affordable-360-degree-video/
https://techfresca.com/rylo-camera-brings-affordable-360-degree-video/#respondThu, 30 Nov 2017 14:55:13 +0000http://techfresca.com/?p=758Rylo, a startup founded in part by the man responsible for Instagram’s impressive Hyperlapse video stabilization, may be the first company to truly bring 360 into the mainstream with the Rylo camera. It uses spherical video capture not to output a virtual reality experience, but rather to create more interesting fixed-frame videos — that is, standard rectangular content. The Rylo records spherical video just like any other 360 camera. Users are free to share the full spherical video if they like, but the Rylo’s secret is its ability to allow you to “direct” the camera from within its mobile app (currently limited to iOS, with an Android version coming in early 2018) to output perfect fixed-frame videos. Reframe, set automatic pans, and track objects, all with liquid smooth stabilization, after the shot is made. The Rylo can easily fit into the palm of your hand and the 360 video works best when you can get the camera away from your body. Rylo includes an everyday case with the camera, essentially a mini selfie stick that helps get your fingers out of the way of the camera’s dual lenses. The hardware interface is simple with just two buttons – so even beginners can get the ...

]]>Rylo, a startup founded in part by the man responsible for Instagram’s impressive Hyperlapse video stabilization, may be the first company to truly bring 360 into the mainstream with the Rylo camera. It uses spherical video capture not to output a virtual reality experience, but rather to create more interesting fixed-frame videos — that is, standard rectangular content.

The Rylo records spherical video just like any other 360 camera. Users are free to share the full spherical video if they like, but the Rylo’s secret is its ability to allow you to “direct” the camera from within its mobile app (currently limited to iOS, with an Android version coming in early 2018) to output perfect fixed-frame videos.

Reframe, set automatic pans, and track objects, all with liquid smooth stabilization, after the shot is made.

The Rylo can easily fit into the palm of your hand and the 360 video works best when you can get the camera away from your body. Rylo includes an everyday case with the camera, essentially a mini selfie stick that helps get your fingers out of the way of the camera’s dual lenses.

The hardware interface is simple with just two buttons – so even beginners can get the hang of it. One turns on the camera and starts and stops recording, the other switches between still and video modes. Next to the mode button is a small LCD that displays shooting information.

It is not ruggedized or weatherproof, however. an optional Adventure Case is available for $69, which can attach to GoPro mounts too!

On the inside, twin sensors capture 4K spherical video or 6K spherical photos. A 16-gigabyte MicroSD card is included — good for about 35 minutes of video — and cards up to 256GB are supported. Standard fixed-frame videos are output at Full HD 1080p resolution, although the number of real pixels in the frame will depend on the angle of view you set when editing, since any “zooming” is digital.

Rylo has incorporated a technology that is both faster than Wi-Fi and easier to set up than Bluetooth for transferring footage to your phone: a USB cable. Pair it with your mobile app and start shooting!

The Rylo app serves up three key ingredients when it comes to editing your video: Points, Follow, and FrontBack. These make up the heart of the Rylo experience, and how it differentiates itself from other 360-degree cameras.

All of the Rylo’s editing features wouldn’t be half as good if it wasn’t for the underlying stabilization technology. The system works thanks to a built-in gyroscope that measures movement and corrects for it in real-time. In a way, this is no different than how Hyperlapse works, by analyzing the data from your phone’s accelerometer. Here, the Rylo has a huge advantage over traditional electronic image stabilization thanks to its 360 degrees of coverage.

The stabilization system isn’t just useful for smoothing out your footsteps or shaky hands, in fact its good enough to simulate a stable platform for time-lapse sequences. The Rylo’s Timelapse mode can speed footage up by up to 16 times, and it still looks incredibly smooth.

]]>https://techfresca.com/rylo-camera-brings-affordable-360-degree-video/feed/0758High-Tech Neuroprosthetic Arm Allows User to Touch and Feelhttps://techfresca.com/high-tech-neuroprosthetic-arm-allows-user-touch-feel/
https://techfresca.com/high-tech-neuroprosthetic-arm-allows-user-touch-feel/#respondMon, 27 Nov 2017 16:27:44 +0000http://techfresca.com/?p=756A new, high-tech neuroprosthetic arm for amputees enables them to touch and feel, according to The Washington Post. The new technology was created by Dean Kamen, inventor of the Segway, with additional funding from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The fingers and hand of the robotic arm can reportedly be controlled by the user’s own nerve impulses. The creators of the device also restored the sense of touch, which allows a user to pick up and manipulate things. Researchers are calling it the “Luke” arm, named after the Jedi from Star Wars, according to the Post. Even the very best prosthetic hands make sophisticated movements, but reportedly require complex methods of operation. Some work based on tilt motions of the user’s foot while others utilize the movements made by the remaining muscles in a user’s arm. However, the neuroprosthetic arm uses the Utah Slanted Electrode Array (USEA). The device is implanted into the nerves within a user’s arm, along with electrodes. This allows an amputee to control the robotic hand the same way they would operate their own hand. It also enables sensation signals to be transmitted to the user’s nervous system, which creates a “looped system,” just ...

]]>A new, high-tech neuroprosthetic arm for amputees enables them to touch and feel, according to The Washington Post. The new technology was created by Dean Kamen, inventor of the Segway, with additional funding from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

The fingers and hand of the robotic arm can reportedly be controlled by the user’s own nerve impulses. The creators of the device also restored the sense of touch, which allows a user to pick up and manipulate things. Researchers are calling it the “Luke” arm, named after the Jedi from Star Wars, according to the Post.

Even the very best prosthetic hands make sophisticated movements, but reportedly require complex methods of operation. Some work based on tilt motions of the user’s foot while others utilize the movements made by the remaining muscles in a user’s arm. However, the neuroprosthetic arm uses the Utah Slanted Electrode Array (USEA). The device is implanted into the nerves within a user’s arm, along with electrodes. This allows an amputee to control the robotic hand the same way they would operate their own hand. It also enables sensation signals to be transmitted to the user’s nervous system, which creates a “looped system,” just like in a human limb, the Post reported.

A team at the University of Utah is working with the robotic arm and running an experimental program to test it. Keven Walgamott lost his hand and part of his arm in an electrical accident over a decade ago, which prompted his participation in the program. The USEA and electrodes were implanted into the nerves in Walgamott’s upper arm. While using the neuroprosthetic device, he has been reportedly able to pick up an egg without crushing it and hold his wife’s hand, among other things.

“When I went to grab something, I could feel myself grabbing it. When I thought about moving this or that finger, it would move almost right away,” he told the Post. “I don’t know how to describe it except that it was like I had a hand again.”

The results of the experimental tests have been reportedly gratifying and inspiring for the Utah researchers. The group found that adding touch to prostheses improves motor skills of amputees more than other robotic prostheses. Plus, it reportedly reduces unpleasant phantom pain, which many amputees experience.

]]>https://techfresca.com/high-tech-neuroprosthetic-arm-allows-user-touch-feel/feed/0756Sweat to Cool Down With CoreSport Athletic Apparelhttps://techfresca.com/sweat-to-cool-down-with-coresport-athletic-apparel/
https://techfresca.com/sweat-to-cool-down-with-coresport-athletic-apparel/#respondMon, 20 Nov 2017 16:43:52 +0000http://techfresca.com/?p=752Yes, you read that headline correctly. The more you sweat, the cooler you’ll be when wearing CoreSport athletic apparel. The company’s athletic shirts and shorts are made with a moisture-activated cooling fabric, so the harder you workout, the cooler you will be. The material features Specific Heat Capacity yarn and bamboo charcoal fibers; with these components, moisture is able to be evaporated quickly. “CoreSport’s cooling technology is achieved by the joint action of heat, moisture, and air. This technique works when wearing dry clothes. Through intense work or exercise, or sweating during everyday activities, moisture intervention will quickly produce cooling effects. After rigorous testing, our fabric reduces the skin surface temperature by 30%, thus reducing the effect of core body temperature,” the company’s website reported. The shirt reportedly feels dry even if you’re sweating profusely during a workout and helps with common problems like overly sweaty workout clothes, ultraviolet burn and skin irritations. It’s also odor resistant, antibacterial and increases the number of calories you burn, according to CoreSport. The company had award-winning athletes from the Barcelona Sporting Club Guayaquil’s football team test the product. About 24 players participated; half wore standard sports attire and the remainder wore CoreSport for an ...

]]>Yes, you read that headline correctly. The more you sweat, the cooler you’ll be when wearing CoreSport athletic apparel.

The company’s athletic shirts and shorts are made with a moisture-activated cooling fabric, so the harder you workout, the cooler you will be. The material features Specific Heat Capacity yarn and bamboo charcoal fibers; with these components, moisture is able to be evaporated quickly.

“CoreSport’s cooling technology is achieved by the joint action of heat, moisture, and air. This technique works when wearing dry clothes. Through intense work or exercise, or sweating during everyday activities, moisture intervention will quickly produce cooling effects. After rigorous testing, our fabric reduces the skin surface temperature by 30%, thus reducing the effect of core body temperature,” the company’s website reported.

The shirt reportedly feels dry even if you’re sweating profusely during a workout and helps with common problems like overly sweaty workout clothes, ultraviolet burn and skin irritations. It’s also odor resistant, antibacterial and increases the number of calories you burn, according to CoreSport.

The company had award-winning athletes from the Barcelona Sporting Club Guayaquil’s football team test the product. About 24 players participated; half wore standard sports attire and the remainder wore CoreSport for an 80-minute test, which measured outer body and core body temperatures. The players wearing CoreSport reportedly had a surface body temperature that was 30 percent lower than the other group. The CoreSport group also experienced a cooler core temperature.

“The technology of CoreSport provides a moisture-absorbing, quick dry and breathable garment, designed to keep you comfortable, fresh and UV protected. This product allows for a longer and more enjoyable workout by removing the downsides to working out,” the company’s website reported.

]]>https://techfresca.com/sweat-to-cool-down-with-coresport-athletic-apparel/feed/0752Somnox Robotic Pillow Helps You Fall Asleephttps://techfresca.com/somnox-robotic-pillow-helps-you-fall-asleep/
https://techfresca.com/somnox-robotic-pillow-helps-you-fall-asleep/#respondFri, 17 Nov 2017 16:02:33 +0000http://techfresca.com/?p=750Did you know that almost a third of Americans are sleep deprived? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 30 percent of American adults are sleeping six or fewer hours per day. If you fall into that group, the Somnox sleep robot could be for you. This robotic pillow is designed to be a sleep companion to help you get some Zs. The pillow is soft and shaped like a kidney for easy hugging. It improves sleep by breathing regulation, sounds and affection, according to the company’s Kickstarter page. The Somnox bot reportedly helps you get to sleep faster and stay asleep longer. The bot breathes with you, which helps your breathing rhythm to become more relaxed naturally. It also features soothing audio to help reduce stress. Choose between heartbeats, lullabies or guided meditations. You can even upload your own audio if you’d like. “Rather than reaching for addictive medication we found breathing, audio and affection to be effective and proven methods to naturally induce sleep. Being personally exposed to the effects of sleep deprivation we made it our mission to bring the world better sleep with the ultimate sleep companion: the Somnox sleep robot,” according to the ...

]]>Did you know that almost a third of Americans are sleep deprived? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 30 percent of American adults are sleeping six or fewer hours per day. If you fall into that group, the Somnox sleep robot could be for you.

This robotic pillow is designed to be a sleep companion to help you get some Zs. The pillow is soft and shaped like a kidney for easy hugging. It improves sleep by breathing regulation, sounds and affection, according to the company’s Kickstarter page. The Somnox bot reportedly helps you get to sleep faster and stay asleep longer.

The bot breathes with you, which helps your breathing rhythm to become more relaxed naturally. It also features soothing audio to help reduce stress. Choose between heartbeats, lullabies or guided meditations. You can even upload your own audio if you’d like.

“Rather than reaching for addictive medication we found breathing, audio and affection to be effective and proven methods to naturally induce sleep. Being personally exposed to the effects of sleep deprivation we made it our mission to bring the world better sleep with the ultimate sleep companion: the Somnox sleep robot,” according to the company.

Four robotics engineers are behind the bot pillow, which was reportedly born after the engineers looked into solving the massive sleep deprivation issue affecting Americans and found that medication was one of the only solutions on the market. Over 100 iterations and multiple prototypes were created before the Somnox sleep bot was produced.

The company’s research shows that the product is most effective for those who spend their nights worrying, are unable to fall asleep easily, experience stress or restlessness, or suffer from anxiety. During the company’s latest test cycle, 90 percent of test sleepers fell asleep faster when using the Somnox bot pillow and 70 percent said they got a better night’s rest. The bot also features rising music and a wake-up breathing program to help you wake up naturally. About 60 percent of people who tested the bot said they woke up feeling more energized. Additional clinical trials are planned for 2018.

The product is expected to ship in July of next year. The sleeve is washable and it comes with a companion app and charger. In the future, the company reportedly plans to incorporate Artificial Intelligence that aims to help you in a personalized way. If you’d like to order one, you can place a pre-order on Kickstarter for 449 euros ($530).

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]]>https://techfresca.com/somnox-robotic-pillow-helps-you-fall-asleep/feed/0750Introducing Time Machine Gloves from YouTube Sensation: MadGyverhttps://techfresca.com/introducing-time-machine-gloves-from-youtube-sensation-madgyver/
https://techfresca.com/introducing-time-machine-gloves-from-youtube-sensation-madgyver/#respondWed, 15 Nov 2017 14:28:49 +0000http://techfresca.com/?p=747The YouTube entertainer, MadGyver, has done it again! Prepare to have your minds blown with the introduction of his Time Machine Glove, powered by Arduino. Now, the Time Machine Glove doesn’t ACTUALLY cause a temporal shift in the space-time continuum, but it certainly does a neat job of simulating it! The glove can pull of feats such as freezing a fan mid-spin, or stopping drops of water as they fall – all with the simple wave of the glove. This illusion is possible by the way of a strobe light that is attached to the glove’s palm, and on the back is an Arduino, which lets the user control the frequency of the strobe. By timing the strobe lights correctly (for example, every time the fan blades are in one position) it’s possible to make it appear as though time has ground to a halt entirely. By steadily decreasing the strobe’s frequency, meanwhile, time can appear to slow down. This perceptual phenomenon is known as the “stroboscopic” effect, and occurs when a continuance motion represented by a series of short or instantaneous samples comes into conflict with the sampling rate of a viewing device. This is also most commonly associated with the ...

]]>The YouTube entertainer, MadGyver, has done it again! Prepare to have your minds blown with the introduction of his Time Machine Glove, powered by Arduino.

Now, the Time Machine Glove doesn’t ACTUALLY cause a temporal shift in the space-time continuum, but it certainly does a neat job of simulating it! The glove can pull of feats such as freezing a fan mid-spin, or stopping drops of water as they fall – all with the simple wave of the glove.

This illusion is possible by the way of a strobe light that is attached to the glove’s palm, and on the back is an Arduino, which lets the user control the frequency of the strobe. By timing the strobe lights correctly (for example, every time the fan blades are in one position) it’s possible to make it appear as though time has ground to a halt entirely.

By steadily decreasing the strobe’s frequency, meanwhile, time can appear to slow down. This perceptual phenomenon is known as the “stroboscopic” effect, and occurs when a continuance motion represented by a series of short or instantaneous samples comes into conflict with the sampling rate of a viewing device.

This is also most commonly associated with the “wagon-wheel” illusion seen in old films, in which the spoked wheels on a horse-drawn cart can appear to be turning backwards. In the case of the Time Machine Glove, however, the effect works regardless of whether you’re filming it or viewing it in person.

The best part about it is, MadGyver has made the instructions for the DIY Time Machine Glove available online so that others can do it themselves. Detailed instructions can be found on Instructables and Github, and the good news is that, as homebrew projects go, this one’s not actually too difficult to build!

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]]>https://techfresca.com/introducing-time-machine-gloves-from-youtube-sensation-madgyver/feed/0747Let the Smart Office Era Begin with CZUR ET Book Scannerhttps://techfresca.com/let-smart-office-era-begin-et-czur-book-scanner/
https://techfresca.com/let-smart-office-era-begin-et-czur-book-scanner/#respondThu, 09 Nov 2017 14:59:48 +0000http://techfresca.com/?p=745CZUR Tech Co., a global high-tech company that focuses on digitalization and archiving solution, recently announced the release of their latest product: the ET Smart Book Scanner. This device effectively resolves a challenge that has frustrated office workers for over 30 years – to quickly scan bound materials. For years, CZUR has been trusted by many world’s most prestigious academic institutions. CZUR helps professors, PHDs and students in colleges and universities (including NYU, MIT, Harvard and Cornell) to scan and preserve their books and valuable documents. Also, ET book scanner is favored by state, university and public libraries (mainly across the US, Europe, Australia and Asia). Likewise, Archive Centers, Courts and Judiciary Authorities use CZUR to quickly build digital libraries for preservation and easy access. “Average working adults spend at least 60% of their conscious time in the office, making our goal of building smarter offices much more important than what most people like to think. True smartness happens when it does the job for you without making you aware of it. Therefore, we define Smart as providing a solution where users can forget about looking for solutions to solve a problem,” said Kang Zhou, CEO of CZUR TECH. Different from expensive, large, heavy and slow process of traditional book scanners, CZUR houses Auto-Flatten and powerful hardware to build a ...

]]>CZUR Tech Co., a global high-tech company that focuses on digitalization and archiving solution, recently announced the release of their latest product: the ET Smart Book Scanner. This device effectively resolves a challenge that has frustrated office workers for over 30 years – to quickly scan bound materials.

For years, CZUR has been trusted by many world’s most prestigious academic institutions. CZUR helps professors, PHDs and students in colleges and universities (including NYU, MIT, Harvard and Cornell) to scan and preserve their books and valuable documents. Also, ET book scanner is favored by state, university and public libraries (mainly across the US, Europe, Australia and Asia). Likewise, Archive Centers, Courts and Judiciary Authorities use CZUR to quickly build digital libraries for preservation and easy access.

“Average working adults spend at least 60% of their conscious time in the office, making our goal of building smarter offices much more important than what most people like to think. True smartness happens when it does the job for you without making you aware of it. Therefore, we define Smart as providing a solution where users can forget about looking for solutions to solve a problem,” said Kang Zhou, CEO of CZUR TECH.

Different from expensive, large, heavy and slow process of traditional book scanners, CZUR houses Auto-Flatten and powerful hardware to build a high-speed, reliable and affordable smart book scanner, popularizing the smart office device to each enterprise and individual.

“ET Series not only provides the office with effective scanning solutions but also offers human warmth, making you forget about its presence,” says Zhou.

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]]>https://techfresca.com/let-smart-office-era-begin-et-czur-book-scanner/feed/0745Jolt: An Affordable Electric Bike that Foldshttps://techfresca.com/jolt-affordable-electric-bike-folds/
https://techfresca.com/jolt-affordable-electric-bike-folds/#respondMon, 06 Nov 2017 19:29:10 +0000http://techfresca.com/?p=743Electric bikes have been around for a while and often come with a hefty price tag. If you want the convenience of having a foldable, electronic bike but don’t want to drop over a grand, take a look at the Jolt eBike and act quickly. Creator John Madden is selling his eBike on IndieGoGo at an early bird price of $499, plus shipping. This will save early bird shoppers 75 percent, as the bike will eventually retail at $1,500. The bike has a 50-mile range and comes with a 350-watt motor. The Jolt eBike tops out at 20 miles per hour and features all-terrain tires along with an LG li-ion battery. This eBike is similar in size to a typical aluminum folding bike, and the LG battery is built into the frame. It can fold and unfold in just 20 seconds and is adjustable for all heights. The bike boasts a pedal assist mode for a 50-mile range, but it can take you to your destination even if you don’t want to pedal. In that case, it has a 30-mile range. All of the vital speed and range statistics are displayed on an LCD computer that lives on the telescopic ...

]]>Electric bikes have been around for a while and often come with a hefty price tag. If you want the convenience of having a foldable, electronic bike but don’t want to drop over a grand, take a look at the Jolt eBike and act quickly.

Creator John Madden is selling his eBike on IndieGoGo at an early bird price of $499, plus shipping. This will save early bird shoppers 75 percent, as the bike will eventually retail at $1,500. The bike has a 50-mile range and comes with a 350-watt motor.

The Jolt eBike tops out at 20 miles per hour and features all-terrain tires along with an LG li-ion battery. This eBike is similar in size to a typical aluminum folding bike, and the LG battery is built into the frame. It can fold and unfold in just 20 seconds and is adjustable for all heights.

The bike boasts a pedal assist mode for a 50-mile range, but it can take you to your destination even if you don’t want to pedal. In that case, it has a 30-mile range. All of the vital speed and range statistics are displayed on an LCD computer that lives on the telescopic handlebars along with a thumb throttle and 7-speed gear shifter.

“The JOLT has a regulated top speed of 20 mph — more than fast enough for commuting, traversing steep hills, and speeding you on your way to your destination. It’s also a lot of fun! The powerful 36V 350 watt electric motor is actually capable of propelling the bike at higher speeds, but regulating it to 20 mph keeps the bike street legal and also reduces wear on the engine,” the company reported.

You can find more information about the bike on IndieGoGo where the company has already raised over $96,000, which is way over its initial goal of $50,000.

Click here to order your own and keep in mind that the bike will arrive fully assembled. It comes in white, black or blue and should ship next April. Unless you live in New York City. Unfortunately, the Big Apple reportedly does not allow eBikes.

“This is a bike designed by and for riders and commuters and everyone in between. Jolt is now officially known as the best and most affordable eBike on the planet,” according to the company’s IndieGoGo page.

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]]>https://techfresca.com/jolt-affordable-electric-bike-folds/feed/0743Samsung to Release Foldable Smartphone Next Yearhttps://techfresca.com/samsung-release-foldable-smartphone-next-year/
https://techfresca.com/samsung-release-foldable-smartphone-next-year/#respondMon, 30 Oct 2017 16:07:14 +0000http://techfresca.com/?p=738Samsung is working on a foldable smartphone and has plans to release it next year, according to recent reports. This is the first time that Samsung has mentioned a foldable phone, according to Samsung-tracking site SamMobile. However, Tom’s Guide reported that the foldable Samsung smartphone has been in the works for years and the company showcased some prototypes a few years ago. Either way, it’s definitely a reality now and will be out as soon as Samsung works out some technical challenges it’s having with the device. “We have a plan to adopt a foldable display in our roadmap. We are currently addressing some technological hurdles to commercialize such a device. We will launch a foldable device when we are fully ready, and we are aiming to do so next year,” Samsung CEO DJ Koh said at a news conference recently held in South Korea. Whether the foldable smartphone will be a part of the Galaxy S lineup, Galaxy Note lineup, or something else completely remains unclear, according to SamMobile. So what will the phone look like? There are reportedly some prototypes that point to the device folding at the center and then extending to have a larger screen size, ...

]]>Samsung is working on a foldable smartphone and has plans to release it next year, according to recent reports.

This is the first time that Samsung has mentioned a foldable phone, according to Samsung-tracking site SamMobile. However, Tom’s Guide reported that the foldable Samsung smartphone has been in the works for years and the company showcased some prototypes a few years ago.

Either way, it’s definitely a reality now and will be out as soon as Samsung works out some technical challenges it’s having with the device.

“We have a plan to adopt a foldable display in our roadmap. We are currently addressing some technological hurdles to commercialize such a device. We will launch a foldable device when we are fully ready, and we are aiming to do so next year,” Samsung CEO DJ Koh said at a news conference recently held in South Korea.

Whether the foldable smartphone will be a part of the Galaxy S lineup, Galaxy Note lineup, or something else completely remains unclear, according to SamMobile.

So what will the phone look like? There are reportedly some prototypes that point to the device folding at the center and then extending to have a larger screen size, similar to a tablet. While some say that it would simply fold in the middle to better fit inside a pocket or handbag.

According to Forbes, this device is rumored to be called the Galaxy X Folding Phone and it has already passed Bluetooth certification and radio certification, which all phones need before being placed on the market. The publication also reported that it looks like the Galaxy X release date could come before the Galaxy S9.

The Galaxy X will feature a bezel-less OLED design that makes it fold, according to Forbes, and it will be half the size when not in use.

Check in with us frequently for more information on this foldable phone as it becomes available.

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